Amazon are offering a great time limited deal on Photoshop elements for a limited time. They are offering the latest 2024 version for just £46.99 which is lowest I have see for a long while. If anyone wants the Elements and Premiere bundle for Video editing that is £69.99 which is again an excellent deal.
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Product Features
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The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches along the southern coast of England, revealing millions of years of geological history. From dramatic cliffs to hidden coves, this coastline is a photographer’s paradise. And what better way to explore it than through the lens of your camera?
Why Choose Our Dorset Photography Workshop?
1. Expertise and Experience
With over 25 years of experience, we’ve been guiding photography enthusiasts through the stunning vistas of Dorset. Gary knows how to make your experience unforgettable. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ve got you covered.
2. Intimate Groups
We believe in quality over quantity. Our workshops accommodate a maximum of six participants, ensuring personalized attention and tailored guidance. You won’t get lost in a crowd; instead, you’ll receive one-on-one feedback and support.
3. Practical Learning
Forget dull lectures. Our hands-on approach takes you to various locations along the Jurassic Coast. You’ll learn techniques on-site, capturing the essence of each place. From composition to lighting, our professional tutor will be by your side, sharing insights gained over decades.
4. Enhance Your Images
Ever wondered how to make your photos stand out? Our workshops include sessions on Photoshop. Learn post-processing techniques to elevate your images from good to extraordinary.
The Springfield Country Hotel: Your Home Base
During your photography adventure, you’ll stay at the Springfield Country Hotel. This charming retreat combines the elegance of a country house with modern amenities. Imagine waking up to views of beautifully landscaped gardens or relaxing on your balcony.
67 Comfortable Bedrooms: Each room exudes country house charm, some even boasting balconies.
Leisure Club: Take advantage of the well-equipped gym, heated indoor pool, saunas, and more.
Free Wi-Fi: Stay connected and share your photographic journey with the world.
Ample Parking: No need to worry about your vehicle; we’ve got you covered.
Pricing and Availability
Our 3-day photography courses include 2 nights of accommodation at the Springfield Country Hotel. For just £495, you’ll immerse yourself in the art of photography while surrounded by Dorset’s natural wonders.
Ready to capture the magic of the Jurassic Coast? Visit our tariff page to check availability and secure your spot. Whether you’re a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, our Dorset Photography Course promises an unforgettable experience.
Thanks to the camaraderie of fellow photographers—Mike, Andrew, Becky and Alan—our 2023 Venice course became more than just a workshop; it transformed into an unforgettable experience.
A Photographer’s Paradise
Venice, a city like no other, unfolded before our lenses. Its many alleys, hidden squares, and secret corners beckoned us to explore. We wandered through the quieter neighbourhoods, capturing laundry hanging from windows, reflections in tranquil canals, and the vibrant colours of crumbling facades. Each frame told a story—here are a few images from our trip.
With its labyrinth of canals, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, Venice is a photographer’s paradise. Here are some of the best spots to capture the magic of this enchanting city:
Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square):
The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, offers a stunning blend of architectural marvels. Frame the St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile di San Marco, and the bustling square itself. Early mornings or late evenings provide the best light.
Rialto Bridge:
As Venice’s oldest bridge, the Rialto Bridge spans the Grand Canal. Capture its elegant arches, the gondolas gliding beneath, and the vibrant market stalls lining its sides.
The Grand Canal:
Venice’s main waterway is a photographer’s dream. Hop on a vaporetto (water bus) for unique perspectives. The palazzos, bridges, and reflections on the water create magical compositions.
Burano Island:
A short boat ride away, Burano is known for its colorful houses. Wander the narrow streets, photograph the vibrant facades, and lose yourself in this painterly village.
The Gondolas of Venice:
These iconic symbols of Venice are irresistible. Capture them against the backdrop of historic buildings or framed by picturesque bridges.
Campanile Di San Marco:
Climb the St. Mark’s Campanile for panoramic views of the lagoon.
Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale):
This architectural marvel on the waterfront is a masterpiece. Capture its intricate details and play of light.
Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri):
The Bridge of Sighs connects the Doge’s Palace to the New Prison. Its romantic arches and history make it a compelling subject.
Practical Tips for Fellow Photographers
Timing: We visited in October, striking a balance between pleasant weather and fewer tourists. Avoid peak summer months if you can.
Duration: 4 days will allow you see the main sights and visit the outlying island of Murano and Murano.
Where to Stay: We recommend staying near St Marco for easy access to early morning sunrise shots.
Join Us in Venice
We are running our trip again in 2024. If you’re passionate about photography and yearn to capture the essence of Venice, visit our website to find out more: Venice Photography Courses.
Planning your next holiday or short trip? There’s a lot to remember, and with each airline having its own rules regarding luggage you could end up paying extra if your bag’s too big or heavy.
The last thing you want before you jet off off for some R&R is to face unexpected costs and stress, all because you didn’t check your bag dimensions / weight restrictions.
I’ve come across this useful information collated from Hotukdeals by one of their regular posters on the site – Millarcat. The information has been out there for a couple of days and has been updated so it should be pretty accurate – It was collated in February 2024. But it’s always worth checking with your airline. This information is for a selection of popular airlines, including whether the cabin luggage is free or has to be booked for an additional fee. They have also linked to baggage information on the airline website so you can easily find further details. If you need more baggage allowance, you will need to pay extra, but it’s typically less expensive to book it beforehand instead of paying extra on your travel day.
Remember, always verify with your airline the most current info before you jet off as rules can change. The links below should make these checks a tad easier.
Options below are for Economy flights at time of writing, make sure to check the allowance for your ticket type.
Aer Lingus Airline Baggage Allowance – Details Here * Personal Item: 20 x 33 x 25 cm. Max. 10kg (Free) Hand luggage: 55 × 40 × 24 cm, max. 10kg Checked (Free). Some customers will have a 10kg carry-on bag with priority boarding included in their booking, Larger Checked Baggage: Up to 25kg in 1 Bag (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Air France Airline Baggage Allowance – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 15 cm (Free) Hand luggage: 55 x 35 x 25 cm, max. 12kg (Free) Checked baggage: Max. 23kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
British Airways Airline Baggage Policy – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 15 cm, max. 23 kg (Free) Hand luggage: 56 x 45 x 25 cm, max. 23 kg (Free) Checked baggage: Max. 90 x 75 x 43 cm. Max 23 kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
easyJet Airline Baggage Rules – Details here * Personal Item: 45 x 36 x 20 cm, max. 15 kg (Free) Hand luggage: 56 x 45 x 25 cm, max. 15 kg (Charge Applies) Checked baggage: Standard weighs 15kg or 23kg. Max total size (Length + Width + Height) = less than 275 cm. (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Emirates Airline Baggage Allowance – Details Here * Personal item or hand luggage: 1 piece, 55 x 38 x 22, max. 7 kg (Free) Checked baggage: max. 20 kg to 23k g. Max total dimensions 300 cm (L + W + H) (Free) You can book flights Here *
Finnair Airline Baggage Policy – Details Here * Personal Item: 40cm x 30cm x 15cm (Free with Economy Light & Economy) Hand luggage: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm, max. 12 kg both combined (Free with Economy) Checked baggage: 90 x 75 x 45 cm, max. 23 kg (Free with Economy) You can book flights Here *
Jet2 Airline Baggage Restrictions – Details Here * Personal Item: small item such as a handbag or laptop bag are permitted. It must fit under the seat in front of you. Hand luggage: 56 x 45 x 25 cm, max. Max 10kg (Free) Checked baggage: You can book up to three 22kg hold bags p.p, per flight. (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Airline Baggage Allowance – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 15 cm (Free) Hand luggage: 55 x 35 x 25 cm, max. 12 kg combined (Free) Checked baggage: Max. 23kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Loganair Airline Baggage Policy – Details Here * Personal Item: 6kg Hand Luggage + Handbag 40 x 35 x 18 cm (Free) Hold luggage: 15kg with ‘Fly’ (Free) Checked baggage: Max. 23kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Ryanair Airline Baggage Rules – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 20 x 25 cm (Free) Hand luggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm, max. 10 kg when booking Priority (Charge Applies) Checked baggage: 10 kg or 20 kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
TUI Flights Airline Baggage Rules – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 20 cm (Free) Hand luggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm, max. 10 kg (Free) Checked baggage: from 15 kg (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Wizzair Airline Baggage Allowance – Details Here * Personal Item: 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Max. 10kg (Free) Hand luggage: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max. 10kg when booking with Wizz Priority (Charge Applies) Checked baggage: Max. 149 × 119 × 171 cm. Weight varies (Charge Applies) You can book flights Here *
Some airlines offering cheap flights, may end up more expensive than other ‘seemingly costlier airlines’ by the time you add your luggage – always worth comparing the ‘end prices’
What about liquids? Where possible, pack liquids in your checked baggage, as there are limits on the amount you can take in your hand luggage.
The rules will be changing… but you may have to wait. Airports are starting to introduce advanced computed tomography (CT) scanners, which could eliminate the need to remove liquids and laptops during security checks before flights. This change would also abolish the 100ml liquid rule, allowing passengers to carry bottles up to two litres. Major airports are already starting to trial the 3D scanners, hopefully they will be rolled out in more locations.
Its worth noting that the airport you depart from may have the new equipment, but your return airport may not. So be cautious if flying with hand luggage only – you may not want to pack a 90ml bottle of your fave expensive perfume!
15 Simple, But Effective Packing Tips
Remember, the goal is to pack as light as possible while still having everything you need.
Make a List: Before you start packing, this will help you avoid forgetting important items. Roll Your Clothes: Instead of folding. This not only saves space but also helps prevent wrinkles. Pack Versatile Clothing: Choose clothes you can mix & match easily, create multiple outfits with fewer items. Use Packing Cubes: They help organise your luggage and maximise space. Pack Heavy Items at the Bottom: Makes your suitcase easier to manage and prevents lighter items being crushed. Multifunctional Accessories: Choose versatile accessories such as scarves or shawls which can double up as a blanket, headscarf or sun protection. Carry-On Essentials: Always pack a change of clothes, essential toiletries, a stash of medications and important documents in your carry-on, in case your checked luggage gets lost. Limit Shoes: They take up a lot of space, try to stick to two or three pairs that can go with all your outfits. Utilise Empty Spaces: Fill shoes and other empty spaces with small items like socks or underwear. Pack a Travel First Aid Kit: Include items like plasters, pain killers and any prescription medications. Don’t Forget Chargers and Adapters: If traveling internationally, you may need a power adapter. Also, remember to pack chargers for all your devices. Travel-Sized Toiletries: Use small containers to save weight and space. Decant your favourite perfumes into an atomiser, they’re refillable, leak-proof and surprisingly affordable. Digital Travel Documents: Keep travel documents like boarding passes on your phone for easy access. Buy Lightweight Luggage: To reduce weight and increase space for personal items. Pack Snacks: This can be a lifesaver, and save you money! (personally this is my most important tip)
Our latest trip to New England was a great success hitting the colour at peak time. We arrived in Boston and travelled up the coast to Portland then across to the White Mountains, Vermont and the scenic Highway 100 south before heading over to Sturbridge and Cape Cod. The weather was unseasonably hot with daily temperatures in the 80s! Our 2024 trip is already full and we have bookings already for 2025 so get in touch if you want to reserve a place.
Here is link to all the pictures from the trip on my Flickr feed.
This is our second trip to California and Route 1 this year. We had to make some adjustments to the start of the trip as Death Valley was closed due to storm damage to the roads. Instead we stayed at Mojave and visited the ghost town of Calico, the space base – home of Virgin Galactic and a commercial airline Boneyard and Red Rock Rock Canyon. Then onto the National Parks of Sequoia and Yosemite, San Francisco before turning to LA via Route 1 and the Big Sur. A great trip with friends who have all travelled with me before on different trips. Thanks to Elaine, Mick, Tracey, John and Sue for accompanying me on the tour.
Our latest new course to Vienna was a great success with some interesting images. Staying at the Niu Franz hotel which is just out of the centre and on tram route 2 which gets you into town in around 10-1 5 minutes. The hotel is well worth a visit with great boutique style rooms and a fantastic breakfast menu. We visited most of the local landmarks and had a great time. Accompanied by my wife Helen and regulars Mike, Derek, Andrew, John and Alan we had great weather and great company. We will be posting up dates for 2025 with a return to Florence and Cinque Terre in 2024. Check out the web site for these dates when they are posted shortly.
This was going to be my last trip to Vegas but after having such a great time I have decided to do another in 2025. We headed out to Las Vegas and visited the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion and then a last night in the fabulous Venetian in Vegas. The trip was attended by Judy, Brian, Trevor and Helen with Pam having to drop out on the day of the trip due to Ill health which was a real disappointment for everyone. There were many highlights to the trip with Antelope Canyon, staying at the view in Monument Valley and a final night at the Venetian but everyday there is something different on the trip and all the hotels were top notch.
We will be putting up 2025 dates on the website soon and here are a few pics from the Flickr feed. Visit https://www.fotocourses.co.uk to see all our available courses.
1st trip this year to Northumberland – a few days away at the Hoggs Head Inn near Alnwick. They are part of the Inns Collection and do an amazing winter deal of £97 per night which includes room, breakfast and evening meal with a generous £26 per person evening meal allowance. Worth checking out.
I treated myself to the Fuji 50-230 lens which is not that expensive but gets excellent write ups. It’s a cracking lens. Have a look at the gallery below.
This is a big year in terms of trips for us personally and for the business. We are starting off Helens 6 months leave from work visiting Thailand. We then have a short visit to Northumberland followed by my last trip for a while to Las Vegas and the National Parks in March. More trips to follow.
Thailand was everything we hoped for. Stunning scenery, interaction with the wildlife and stunning hotels. We flew out out from Heathrow on the 27th January with EVA Air – not an airline I was familiar with but I would certainly use again. We spent a few days in Bangkok. We had already booked a guided tour with a local – Anne who took us around the Palace and local temples. She negotiated the Tuk Tuks, River transport and sky train which was great as we were unfamiliar with the local drill. From speaking to other travellers it’s very easy to get ripped off in Bangkok so the guided introduction was welcome. After a few days in our hotel exploring just a stones throw from one of the sky train stations we headed off by internal flight to Krabi. Our hotel The Shellsea was excellent with its own private beach. After a few days of relaxation we then headed to Elephant Hills for a 4 days safari style experience. river safaris, junks, floating accommodation and getting up close to the elephants was the highlight of the trip for both of us. We slept out in luxury tents and the 4 days were inclusive of all meals. I would certainly check it out if your are thinking of visiting. Last stop was a few days in Khao Lak at the Moracea resort before flying back to Bangkok from Phuket then on to Heathrow.
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